When Smash returned in February, it boasted several big-name guest stars including Jennifer Hudson and Sean Hayes. However, the ratings dipped sharply without its Voice lead-in, and NBC moved the series to Saturdays last month. Several of the show's stars, including Messing, had joined other network pilots.

The most recent new episode of Smash attracted 2.28 million viewers and 0.5 rating in the adults 18-49 demographic. The show will, however, get a super-sized two-hour season finale on Sunday, May 26.